When the Doctor Says ... II

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What does the doctor mean when he says the patient has a "cord"? A kidney blockage (Calyceal Obstructive Renal Disease) A twisted spine A blood clot in the vein An intestinal obstruction

2. What does the doctor mean if the patient needs a "peg"? A stomach feeding tube treatment for insulin reaction (Parenteral Emergency Glucose) An artificial leg drug information (Pharmacy Education Guide)

3. What does the doctor mean if he says the patient needs to be "covered"? Treated with antibiotics X-rays of the entire skeleton Examined from head to toe Needs ice packs for heat stroke

4. If the doctor says the patient needs some "K", what does the patient need? Sodium Keflex Potassium Calcium

5. If the patient needs a "tube", what does the doctor mean? An inflated inner tube to prevent bedsores A catheter to drain the bladder A television in the room Access to the windpipe for assistance with breathing

6. The doctor says the patient needs a "port". What is he talking about? A permanent intravenous line implanted under the skin A bedside commode A Portugese sweet wine An orthopedic device: "Patient Operated Rotary Traction"

7. If the doctor says the patient needs "TPN", what is he asking for? Destruction of kidney stones with sonar: "Traumatic Pneumatic Nephrolithotripsy" A drug to be administered three times a day, including at bedtime. Complete intravenous feeding of protein, carbohydrates, and fats: "Total Parenteral Nutrition" hospice: "Terminal Patient Nursing"

8. The doctor says the patient is in "status". What is that? Continuous seizure activity He is able to make his own medical decisions Preparatory state for surgery Static; not breathing

9. If the patient has a "triple A", what does the doctor indicate he has? Good car insurance Shoulder surgery: "Alloscopic Acromial Arthroplasty" Loss of memory: "Acute Adult Amnesia" episode An "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm"

10. The doctor says a patient needs a "stent". Which of these could he be referring to? A device to relieve blockage in heart vessels A device to reverse obstruction of the esphagus to allow food into the stomach A device to relieve obstruction in the flow of urine All of these